It is possible to use an Xbox 360 controller to play Oblivion under Windows. However, the controller does not include any software to map the controller buttons and Oblivion does not recognize the left or right trigger buttons. This guide will get you up and running with this controller.

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Requirements

IF you're using the original drivers:
You must set the following in My Documents\My Games\Oblivion\Oblivion.ini
bUse Joystick=1
You must have a version of DirectX 9 that supports XInput, use the latest if unsure.
It may be useful to disable any previous joystick mappings within Oblivion
Start Oblivion and go to Options->Controls->Controls->Joystick
Select an action and press Esc to clear the mapping

IF you're using the XBCD or other unofficial drivers:
You must set the following in My Documents\My Games\Oblivion\Oblivion.ini
bUse Joystick=0

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Setup

Download and install Xpadder (download available at BetaNews).
Make a new folder: C:\Program Files\Xpadder
Unzip Xpadder.exe to that folder.
Cut and paste the following into a file named Xbox360.xpaddercontroller and save it in your Xpadder folder.

If you're using the XBCD or other unofficial drivers,copy the code,then delete the triggers and set them as buttons.
Make sure your controller is ON and then start the Xpadder program
Click on the game-pad icon and select Open
Navigate to your Xpadder folder (\Program Files\Xpadder) and select Xbox360.xpaddercontroller
Click on the gamepad icon again and select Settings
Click on the Image Tab and select Open
Navigate to your Xpadder folder (\Program Files\Xpadder) and select Microsoft_Xbox_360.bmp
Click on the Finish Tab and click Close
Before you configure the controls, run Oblivion, go to the Mouse Controls, click on Attack, and hit ESC to un-map it.
Use the image and table below to further map your controller. The controls listed are the in-game controls that are what the game starts you out with. If you have changed your controls, simply make the necessary switches in Xpadder.

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